Premises Manager (Rocks Park Primary School)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Wealden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a reliable Premises Manager to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for a primary school. Responsibilities include managing security, undertaking repairs, and overseeing site cleanliness. The ideal candidate will be trustworthy and flexible, with a commitment to safeguarding children. Full training will be provided for this vital role in supporting the school community.

Qualifications

• Able to carry out minor repairs and maintenance confidently.
• Committed to safeguarding children and maintaining a safe environment.
• Experience in a similar role is helpful, but full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking the school each day.
• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs around the building and grounds.
• Ensuring the site is clean, safe, and well presented.
• Overseeing site security and health and safety checks.
• Supporting school events by setting up rooms and moving furniture.

Skills

Trustworthy

Reliable

Good communication skills

Hands-on maintenance skills

Flexible

Job description

Job Description

Hours of work: 35 hours per week. Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Sunday 28 September 2025. Shortlisting: Monday 29 September 2025. Interviews: Monday 06 October 2025.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Rocks Park Primary (Address: Lashbrooks Rd, Uckfield TN22 2AY). Phone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Website: https://www.rockspark.e-sussex.sch.uk/information/vacancies

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and practical Premises Manager to join our friendly school community. This is a vital role in keeping our school safe, clean, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.

As our premises manager, you will:

• Be responsible for opening and locking the school each day.
• Carry out general maintenance and repairs around the building and grounds.
• Ensure the site is clean, safe, and well presented.
• Oversee site security, health and safety checks, and fire safety systems.
• Support school events by setting up rooms, moving furniture, and receiving deliveries.

You'll need to be practical, flexible, and willing to turn your hand to a variety of tasks. In a small school like ours, you'll make a big difference every single day.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Trustworthy, reliable, and takes pride in their work.
• Able to carry out minor repairs and maintenance confidently.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of the school.
• Friendly and approachable, with good communication skills.
• Committed to safeguarding children and maintaining a safe environment.

Experience in a similar role is helpful, but full training will be given.

Working Pattern is Monday-Friday 7.30am-3.30pm with an hour unpaid lunch (Hours can be flexible)

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please download an application pack from our school website: https://www.rockspark.e-sussex.sch.uk/information/vacancies or contact the school office at [e-mail] for more information and to book a school tour.

Safeguarding and Regulations

Rocks Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration form as part of pre-employment checks to demonstrate they have not been disqualified. If the preferred candidate is disqualified, the offer of employment will be subject to the candidate applying to Ofsted for a waiver and receiving a waiver from Ofsted.

About Us

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. For information on what is required, see gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.